CNN Rescuing the River A CNN Heroes Special December 14, 2014 05:19:00
Which is one by way car takes about ten hours to get to by barge. to save fuel chads crew often catches a ride. >> we will often catch rides with the shipping industry. we're kind of like a huge hitchhiker and it's free. >> today the barge is using its own power to held up to port bayern, illinois for a unique event. a tug fest. tug of war over the mississippi. >> it's iowa, illinois, one rope that goes across the river and each state pulling on it. >> three, two, one -- go, go, go. >> it sounds crazy but it's real. the rope is like a mile long. it's really cool. i love the event because it's ...
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